The death occurred peacefully at Hillsborough Hospital, Charlottetown of Vance Darrell Smith of West Covehead, age 81, after his valiant struggle with dementia. Loving husband to Teresa Skinnarland of 44 years. Vance was born in Bloomfield, son of the late David "Roy" & Muriel (MacKay) Smith.

Dear father to David (Tracy) Smith. Special grandfather to Evelyn Smith and Olivia Smith.

Vance is also survived by his brother Barry (Judy) Smith, sisters Sandra Adams, Glenn Arbing, niece Robyn (Mike) Daly and nephew, Wayne (Susan) Johnson.

Vance is predeceased by his parents Roy & Muriel Smith, sisters Inez Jelley, Betty MacDougall, Kay Johnston and brother Clair Smith.

Rest at the Ferguson Funeral Home and Chapel, O’Leary with visitation on Monday June 29th from 1:00-2:45. Funeral service in the chapel at 3p.m. Interment to follow at the Campbellton United Church Cemetery.

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